<span style="color: #222222;">The Centre today told the Supreme Court that Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra in Puri can be allowed to be held this year without public participation in view of the Corona virus pandemic, saying the tradition of centuries may not be stopped. The Odisha Government also supported the Centre's stand in the apex court.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra, said it is a matter of faith for crores. He said, if Lord Jagannath will not come out tomorrow, he cannot come out for 12 years as per traditions. Mr Mehta said that besides maintaining precautions, the State Government can impose curfew for a day.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Puri Rath Yatra, which is attended by lakhs of people from across the world, is scheduled from tomorrow. The apex court had on 18th of June said that in the interest of public health and safety of citizens, this year's Puri Rath Yatra cannot be allowed.</span> <br />